{"product_id":"republic-cherry-apple-chicken-pork-bbq-rub-260g","title":"REPUBLIC: Cherry Apple | Chicken \u0026 Pork BBQ Rub | 260g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e No heat — sweet cherry and apple over a savoury base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free. Always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork ribs, pork belly, roast chicken, pulled pork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruity, sweet, and built for pork ribs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe flavour:\u003c\/b\u003e Sweet cherry and apple notes over a savoury base — built to complement, not overpower, pork and chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to cook with it:\u003c\/b\u003e Pork ribs, pork belly, roast chicken, pulled pork — the fruit notes work best where there's real fat and time on the cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the jar:\u003c\/b\u003e A fine, pink-flecked shake — the standout colour on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; dietary:\u003c\/b\u003e Gluten free. Full ingredients \u0026amp; allergens to be confirmed from the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes Cherry Apple different from the rest of the range?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's Republic's fruit-forward rub — sweet cherry and apple notes over a savoury base, rather than a straight savoury or heat profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Cherry Apple good on chicken as well as pork?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it works well on roast chicken as well as its stand-out pairing with pork ribs and pork belly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/558_wink-cherry-apple-chicken.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eCherry Apple was made for anything sweet enough to need a bit of fruit and a bit of heat. Rub it on the night before if you can — the sugars need time to work into the crust. \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/fancy-hanks-jalapeno-peach-hot-sauce\"\u003eFancy Hanks Jalapeno \u0026amp; Peach Hot Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e brings the fruity heat, and a second coat of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/smokes-seasoning-pork-poultry-bbq-rub-250g\"\u003eSmokes Seasoning Pork Poultry BBQ Rub\u003c\/a\u003e deepens the crust on a longer cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of Republic's launch range — Aussie made, gluten free, and easy to reach for. Shop \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/republic\"\u003ethe full Republic range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Cherry Apple Pork Belly Bites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCandy-coloured, sticky and very hard to stop.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5kg skinless pork belly, cut into 4cm cubes; 1 tbsp mustard; 3 tbsp Republic Cherry Apple Rub; 60g butter; 3 tbsp honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss the pork in the mustard and rub, then refrigerate overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke at 125°C for 3 hours, until well coloured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip into a tray with the butter and honey, cover with foil and cook another 1 to 1½ hours, until about 93°C and tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncover for 10 minutes to let the glaze set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What makes Cherry Apple different from the rest of the range?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It's Republic's fruit-forward rub — sweet cherry and apple notes over a savoury base, rather than a straight savoury or heat profile.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is Cherry Apple good on chicken as well as pork?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes — it works well on roast chicken as well as its stand-out pairing with pork ribs and pork belly.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"REPUBLIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44824758255658,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/republic-cherryapple-listing-square-v2_12388397-4591-49be-81f6-f7d742efce2b.png?v=1789380151","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/republic-cherry-apple-chicken-pork-bbq-rub-260g","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}